Abuja: The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed its dedication to improving Nigeria’s public procurement system by emphasising professionalism and capacity building for procurement officers. Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General of BPP, announced this during a three-day training for Senior Procurement Officers in the bureau’s pool across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, in preparation […]
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Sasakawa and AGRA Launch Project to Support 100,000 Farmers in Kaduna and Niger
Kaduna: The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has launched a three-year agricultural project aimed at supporting 100,000 small-scale farmers in Kaduna and Niger states to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of maize and soybean crops. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the project is titled ‘Enhancing the Productivity and Competitiveness of Maize and Soybean Value Chains […]
Foundation Launches Campaign Against Eating ‘Nzu’ to Prevent Lead Poisoning
Abuja: The C-Circle Foundation for Sustainable Health and Environment has initiated a nationwide campaign aimed at ending the consumption of ‘Nzu’ (edible clay), which is identified as a hidden source of lead poisoning in Nigeria. The campaign aligns with the 2025 International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Abuja, themed ‘No Safe Level: Act Now to […]
CAPRIGHTS-VP Celebrates Girls, Urges End to ‘Kitchen’ Stereotype
Lagos: The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has challenged the harmful notion that a girl’s education ends in the kitchen, urging students to reject the stereotype. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs Stella Ibekwe, an Official of CAPRIGHTS-VP, gave the charge at an event held in […]
Developing Nigeria’s Livestock Industry, Our Priority – Minister
Abuja: The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, stated that Nigeria is focusing on ensuring food security and enhancing global competitiveness by transforming the country’s livestock industry. Speaking at the 2025 Animal Science Meeting and Industry Exposition in Abuja, the minister emphasized the significance of these efforts, not just for Nigeria, but for Africa […]